I work a 9–5 and trade options on the side, but lately it’s been hard to stay on top of everything. I’ll check my positions during lunch, maybe sneak a glance at charts between meetings, but I know I’m missing solid setups—especially intraday moves. I don’t want to scale back on trading, but I also can’t afford to slack at work. Last week, I missed a killer entry on a TSLA put that would’ve been a 90% gain. For those of you juggling a full-time job and options trading, how do you manage your time effectively without burning out or missing key plays?

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I feel this. I’ve had the most success planning trades the night before—setting alerts, building watchlists, and using limit orders to automate entries. Staying disciplined with swing trades and checking in at set times during the day helps me stay focused at work and in the market.

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I plan during night

What was the TSLA play? I do the wheel so it is easier.

Focus on the FT job. Pays for the risk taking.

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